On July 20th, 2022, governments are meeting to negotiate the next Agricultural Policy Framework (APF): a five-year funding agreement that will govern agriculture spending across Canada until 2028.
This is our sector’s most significant policy framework; it is imperative to make action on climate change central to this new framework.
We have a plan to scale-up the adoption of climate-friendly practices that reduce GHG emissions, increase carbon sequestration, and strengthen resilience on farms across Canada. I am writing to you today to ask if you can help us get these recommendations maximum visibility among policy-makers, farmers and the public.
In late 2021, Farmers for Climate Solutions assembled a farmer-led task force of experts to identify the most cost-effective ways to reduce emissions rapidly. If adopted by the Canadian government, their program recommendations will chart the course for a climate-resilient agricultural sector that prioritizes farmer livelihoods and food security for all Canadians.
The APF is co-negotiated between provincial, territorial and federal governments. This means that all levels of our government need to work together towards a common strategy. We need to call for partnerships across our governments!
Can you help us spread the word? Here are some ways you can take action:
